Which of the following people is most likely to develop Huntington's disease?
A. a 35-year-old man
B. a 50-year-old woman
C. a 55-year-old man
D. a 60-year-old woman
Answer: A
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Tom's case, as described in your textbook, illustrates which of the following characteristics of personality disorders that would allow a clinician to differentiate his disorder from other disorders that are more episodic in nature?
a. Tom's problems were intense but very brief. b. Tom understood the nature for his problems and felt bad about them. c. Tom's problems began early and were exhibited consistently over an extended period of time. d. Tom was able to recognize his need for help and participate actively in treatment.
How is having a genetic predisposition to a disease related to contracting that disease?
A. A predisposition toward a disease means that the person will contract the disease. B. Having a predisposition to a disease is unrelated to contracting that disease. C. A predisposition makes a disease more likely, but it does not guarantee that the disease will be contracted. D. Identifying a predisposition means that effective treatments can begin early, and the disease can be thoroughly avoided.
According to the Gestaltists, when an organism was confronted with a problem, a ____ was set up and continued until the problem was solved.
a. cognitive map b. behavioral environment c. mental set d. cognitive disequilibrium
A ________ describes events that occur with great regularity
a. theory b. law c. construct d. generalization